This gorgeous circa 1840 house is a stunning Greek Revival structure just a few steps from the historic Charleston harbor. It boasts magnificent decorative plaster ceilings, original moldings and fireplaces, gracious rooms and dramatic double piazzas.

The chair of this great event is Julianne Taylor, Founder and Creative Director ofTaylor Burke Homewhich offers upholstered furniture, benches, tables, dining, fabrics and lighting. She is also the author ofDesign Her, a celebration of female entrepreneurs shaping today’s home decor industry. You can order a copy by clicking here. It’s a great graduation gift for women or those yearning to start a new business!

We are thrilled to be designing the 2nd story laundry room. This is a dream come true for us as we LOVE Charleston! Even though the space is small, we have some BIG plans!

Another amazing restaurant called Husk at 76 Queen Street. Check out the “haint blue” porch ceiling. What is that you ask?

Lori Sawaya, a color strateiest, says many Southerners suggest that blue porch ceilings originated out of the fear of haints. Southerners, especially in the area of South Carolina, have a name for the ceiling paint used on porches – the soft blue-green is referred to as “Haint Blue.”

“Haints are restless spirits of the dead who, for whatever reason, have not moved on from their physical world,” says Sawaya.

Haint blue, which can also be found on door and window frames as well as porch ceilings, is intended to protect the homeowner from being “taken” or influenced by haints. It is said to protect the house and the occupants of the house from evil.

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I grew up in savannah and never quite appreciated the beauty and history of the area until i moved away from the deep south. we go back to the area every year to make sure our boys know where i come from, taking side trips into south carolina bc we hope to move there in the next decade or so…thanks for these tips. always looking to find new places to go see. and i am so getting Julianne’s book! thank you!